Rory McIlroy used an alternative driver after his was deemed non-conforming ahead of the PGA Championship at the Quail Hollow Club; McIlroy was tied-last for driving accuracy during the first two roun

A day late, the PGA of America finally issued a statement about Rory McIlroy’s driver being deemed “non-conforming’’ following a random check.

Kerry Haigh, the chief officer for championships in the PGA, pointed out that the USGA does not want to get involved in whose driver is not in accordance with the rules.

"So why didn't they come out and just be transparent and make a nice announcement at the start of the week, or do something every single week?"

Rory McIlroy blanked the media at the PGA Championship for four straight days, creating a swirl of questions around the Masters champ.

Heading into the weekend, it was reported that McIlroy had to switch out his driver because his regular driver was deemed non-conforming to USGA standards. While the PGA and USGA dismissed that anything nefarious was behind a non-conforming test result, McIlroy's absence for four consecutive days of media was not a great look for him.